Serving 703 students in grades 6-8, Ed Willkie Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 703 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ed Willkie Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Ed Willkie Middle School's student population of 703 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
703 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ed Willkie Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ed Willkie Middle School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3838 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
40%
53%
Black
16%
13%
White
35%
26%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ed Willkie Middle School's ranking?
Ed Willkie Middle School is ranked #3838 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Ed Willkie Middle School often compared to?
Ed Willkie Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Highland Middle School, Irma Marsh Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Ed Willkie Middle School?
703 students attend Ed Willkie Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Ed Willkie Middle School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ed Willkie Middle School?
Ed Willkie Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ed Willkie Middle School offer ?
Ed Willkie Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Ed Willkie Middle School part of?
Ed Willkie Middle School is part of Eagle MT-Saginaw ISD School District.
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